Cruise the Nile River and See the Pyramids on a 12-Day Guided Tour of Egypt
Explore the splendors of Egypt on this 12-day tour. Cruise down the Nile and follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie for high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel. Continue down the Nile to Luxor, where you will see the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs — including the famous Tutankhamun — are buried. Later, break bread with a family in Geziret Bahirat, who will regale you with tales of local life. In Cairo, see the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, before traveling to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Pyramids of Giza. Here, stand face-to-face with the towering sphinx and later, see a sound and light show dance across the stones.
Explore the splendors of Egypt on this 12-day tour. Cruise down the Nile and follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie for high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel. Continue down the Nile to Luxor, where you will see the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs — including the famous Tutankhamun — are buried. Later, break bread with a family in Geziret Bahirat, who will regale you with tales of local life. In Cairo, see the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, before traveling to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Pyramids of Giza. Here, stand face-to-face with the towering sphinx and later, see a sound and light show dance across the stones.
Tour features and inclusions
Dining Summary
Choice Highlights
Additional Included Highlights
Authentic Dining
Insight Experiences
Make Travel Matter
Top Rated Highlights
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 7 Lunch (L)
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
- Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Authentic Dining
- Luxor: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful drink followed by dinner.
- Kom Ombo: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
- Aswan: Follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy high tea at Aswan's famous Old Cataract Hotel, as the sun begins to set.
Insight Experiences
- Luxor: Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local residents, when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
Make Travel Matter
- Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organization provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a garbage-free world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Top Rated Highlights
- Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
- Luxor: Visit the Luxor Museum and discover ancient artefacts.
- Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.
- Aswan: Visit Aswan's High Dam and Granite Quarries to ponder why the Unfinished Obelisk has been left in mid-creation for thousands of years.
- Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.
- Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft. Visit the High Dam and Granite Quarries.
- : Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, located between the old and new Aswan Dams, where you’ll have a short tour. You'll then be seated in a Roman style theater for a retelling of the perennial Nile flood, and of the goddesses Isis and Hathor, to whose worship the temple was originally dedicated.
- Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.
- Luxor: Visit Luxor Temple, constructed approximately 1400 BC. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.
- Colossi of Memnon: See the massive stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
- Valley of the Kings: Embark on an experience with an Egyptologist to visit the mortuary Temple Hatshepsut.
- Valley of the Kings: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs, with an Egyptologist.
- Luxor: Enjoy your short flight returning to Cairo.
- Cairo: Uncover Cairo’s rich heritage at the UNESCO-listed Citadel, a commanding fortress that shaped Egypt’s history for centuries. With your Egyptologist, step inside the Great Alabaster Mosque, where soaring domes, intricate stained glass and the tomb of Sultan Muhammad Ali create a moment of quiet reflection. From its hilltop setting, take in sweeping views over the city below.
- Cairo: With your Egyptologist, discover an extraordinary collection of ancient artefacts, including the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun: priceless relics that offer a glimpse into the splendor of Egypt’s past.
- Memphis: Visit this famous capital of the ancient world to see the statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx.
- Saqqara Necropolis: View the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, existing for over 4,500 years.
- Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.
- Giza: Admire the remaining Wonders of the Ancient World as you explore through the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx. Hear about Egyptian history as you walk through the National Archaeological Museum and learn the art of making papyrus paper out of reeds when you visit a Papyrus Institute.
Itinerary Details
Depart the USA for CAIRO
We'll depart today from our home airports for the overnight flight to Cairo, arriving the next day.
We'll depart today from our home airports for the overnight flight to Cairo, arriving the next day.
ARRIVE CAIRO
**NOTE**
(OPTIONAL) We will plan to arrive in Cairo one day early to acclimate and get grounded before the tour begins. We'll check into our hotel and be on our own for the balance of the day. Our tour starts after we've had a stroll and overnight rest.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
**NOTE**
(OPTIONAL) We will plan to arrive in Cairo one day early to acclimate and get grounded before the tour begins. We'll check into our hotel and be on our own for the balance of the day. Our tour starts after we've had a stroll and overnight rest.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
DAY 1 - Official tour start - CAIRO
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax and sample the hotels amenities after your journey. Meet your Travel Director at 18:00
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax and sample the hotels amenities after your journey. Meet your Travel Director at 18:00
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 2 - Fly to LUXOR; board our NILE RIVER CRUISE SHIP
In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next seven nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts. This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a drink followed by dinner. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next seven nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts. This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a drink followed by dinner. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 -Exploring Dendera and on to Edfu
A day of legend and history awaits you today as you begin with a morning visit to the Temple of Hathor in Dendera. One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, it contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion, whose father was Julius Caesar. At lunchtime return to your ship and enjoy a scenic journey via the Esna Lock to Edfu.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A day of legend and history awaits you today as you begin with a morning visit to the Temple of Hathor in Dendera. One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, it contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion, whose father was Julius Caesar. At lunchtime return to your ship and enjoy a scenic journey via the Esna Lock to Edfu.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 - Edfu to Aswan
You will start the day with breakfast, as you cruise along the Nile to Kom Ombo before continuing on to the city of Aswan. Famous for its archaeological sites, such as the Philae Temple Complex and the Temple of Isis, Aswan is a vibrant destination that portray an agreeable mix of ancient and contemporary Egypt. Indulge your culinary side during an Egyptian cooking demonstration or tea with the Captain for your Insight Choice experience. In the evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will start the day with breakfast, as you cruise along the Nile to Kom Ombo before continuing on to the city of Aswan. Famous for its archaeological sites, such as the Philae Temple Complex and the Temple of Isis, Aswan is a vibrant destination that portray an agreeable mix of ancient and contemporary Egypt. Indulge your culinary side during an Egyptian cooking demonstration or tea with the Captain for your Insight Choice experience. In the evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 - Aswan's High Dam & Temple of Isis
Today’s sightseeing includes a visit to Aswan's High Dam and granite quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Enjoy a retelling of the Nile flood and the stories of the goddesses Isis and Hathor in a Roman-style theater. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the facilities on your cruise ship.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s sightseeing includes a visit to Aswan's High Dam and granite quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Enjoy a retelling of the Nile flood and the stories of the goddesses Isis and Hathor in a Roman-style theater. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the facilities on your cruise ship.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - Feluccas & High Tea
Throughout your journey you’ll have seen many feluccas sailing along the Nile. Now it’s your time to explore one for yourself. On this traditional vessel, you’ll meet a local sailor who will teach you about the ancient art of sailing. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and see scrap materials come to life as they are being turned into fine handicrafts. The organization provides an important source of income for the vulnerable women of the co-op. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, just like Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie once did before you. The hotel is rumored to be where Christie wrote her bestselling novel, “Death on the Nile.”
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Throughout your journey you’ll have seen many feluccas sailing along the Nile. Now it’s your time to explore one for yourself. On this traditional vessel, you’ll meet a local sailor who will teach you about the ancient art of sailing. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and see scrap materials come to life as they are being turned into fine handicrafts. The organization provides an important source of income for the vulnerable women of the co-op. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, just like Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie once did before you. The hotel is rumored to be where Christie wrote her bestselling novel, “Death on the Nile.”
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 - Free time and on to Kom Ombo
With the morning free, perhaps join an Optional Experience to Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Later, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt, dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
With the morning free, perhaps join an Optional Experience to Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Later, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt, dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 - Cruising the Nile to Luxor
Your cruise continues along the bustling waters of the Nile. Enjoy the facilities on board and have your cameras at the ready for the sights, as you leisurely make your way to Luxor. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, where you dock for the night.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your cruise continues along the bustling waters of the Nile. Enjoy the facilities on board and have your cameras at the ready for the sights, as you leisurely make your way to Luxor. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, where you dock for the night.
Accommodation: MS MEDEA or MS MIRIAM (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 - Explore Luxor and fly to Cairo
This morning, disembark from your cruise and travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians, during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast
This morning, disembark from your cruise and travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians, during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10 - Cairo sightseeing
This morning, ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. While here, visit the Alabaster Mosque, otherwise known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Continue to Tahrir Square, the focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)*, home to a remarkable collection of ancient artefacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. *Subject to departure date and the museum’s full opening.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast
This morning, ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. While here, visit the Alabaster Mosque, otherwise known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Continue to Tahrir Square, the focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)*, home to a remarkable collection of ancient artefacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. *Subject to departure date and the museum’s full opening.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11 - Cairo and the pyramids of Giza
Today you’ll head to Memphis, the famous capital of the ancient world. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world, dating back to 2700 B.C. In the afternoon, it's on to Giza to explore the magnificent pyramids. Here you’ll come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx. During your visit, venture inside one of these ancient wonders to see the chambers where the pharaohs were sent to meet their gods in the afterlife.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today you’ll head to Memphis, the famous capital of the ancient world. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world, dating back to 2700 B.C. In the afternoon, it's on to Giza to explore the magnificent pyramids. Here you’ll come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx. During your visit, venture inside one of these ancient wonders to see the chambers where the pharaohs were sent to meet their gods in the afterlife.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Included Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12 - Tour ends; depart Cairo
Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport. We'll all fly to our respective home cities after hotel breakfast. NOTE for your planning: Many flights leave Cairo in the very early morning so be prepared to rise early or stay up very late!!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport. We'll all fly to our respective home cities after hotel breakfast. NOTE for your planning: Many flights leave Cairo in the very early morning so be prepared to rise early or stay up very late!!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Optional Experiences
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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Designed for those visitors with extra pre or post trip nights in Cairo or if flight arrives before midday on Day 1. Located in Old Cairo, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to see the 22 royal mummies and over 1500 artefacts on display. With exhibitions beginning with the predynastic period, followed by the Roman and Coptic periods, until modern day Egypt. The museum incorporates the array of different civilizations that contributed to Egypt’s rich and diverse history. Adults - US$ 65.00 |
Abu Simbel Excursion By Air
Excursion to Abu Simbel from Aswan to visit the fabulous reconstructed temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. The journey by air takes approximately forty minutes in each direction and allows approximately seventy-five minutes at Abu Simbel to visit the temples and the impressive concrete dome. Prices are in USD. Adults - US$ 395.00 |
Karnak Sound and Light Show
Enjoy the fabulous Sound and Light Show arranged in Luxor at Karnak Temple: While strolling along the ancient avenues of Sphinxes & halls of colossal columns, you will be hearing the tales of these ancient places. Prices are in USD. Adults- US$ 55.00 |
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Aswan Museum on Elephantine Island
Sail through the islands of the First Cataract with your Local Nubian Expert, spotting vibrant birdlife and learning how the Nile has sustained civilizations for millennia. Moor at Elephantine Island to explore the Aswan Museum, housed in a villa once owned by the architect of the Old Aswan Dam, Sir William Willcocks. With a wealth of Egyptian relics and Nubian artefacts to explore, you'll gain insights into the history of Elephantine Island and see antiquities discovered during the construction of Aswan Dam. Adults - US$ 39.00 |
Nile Cruise & Dinner
Experience Cairo from a completely different perspective during a delightful evening dinner cruise on River Nile. Once on board enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with Cairo's illuminated skyline as a backdrop. Entertainment is provided in the form of a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show. Not to be missed! Prices are in USD. Adults - US$ 88.00 |
Full Day Alexandria
(Designed For Those Visitors With Extra Pre Or Post Trip Nights In Cairo) Embark on a full day exploration of historic Alexandria. Your sightseeing tour shows you the National Museum, the well preserved Roman Amphitheatre, Roman Catacombs, Quayet-Bey Fortress from the outside and Pombey’s Pillar. Prices are in USD. Adults - US$ 155.00 |
Important Trip Notes
* ARRIVAL: Complimentary transfers from Cairo International Airport (CAI) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the trip or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
* DEPARTURE: Complimentary transfers to Cairo International Airport (CAI) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the trip or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
* Day 2 of the tour involves an early morning flight to Luxor. If guests are arriving late into Cairo they may wish to consider booking a pre-night stay. Due to fluctuating airline schedules, we cannot confirm flight times in advance and will be confirmed with the Travel Director.
* EGYPT: USA passport holders require a visa for Egypt. An e-visa can be obtained prior to departure (we recommend applying 45 days prior) or a visa can be obtained on arrival.
* IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
* ITINERARY CHANGE: A visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will replace the current visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
* MOTORCOACH NOTE: The Business Class legroom that is provided on motorcoaches in other regions is not provided on this itinerary due to regional limitations with vehicles.
* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by ground handler Spring Tours.
* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment, and Cancellations Policies on our Website.
* Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
* Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries. * Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
* Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
* Guests arriving on Day 1 should arrive at least two hours before the last complimentary airport transfer time.
* To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
* To review the Deposit, Payment, and Cancellation Fees, please refer to the booking conditions at: https://www.insightvacations.com/en-us/information/booking-conditions
* ARRIVAL: Complimentary transfers from Cairo International Airport (CAI) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the trip or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
* DEPARTURE: Complimentary transfers to Cairo International Airport (CAI) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the trip or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
* Day 2 of the tour involves an early morning flight to Luxor. If guests are arriving late into Cairo they may wish to consider booking a pre-night stay. Due to fluctuating airline schedules, we cannot confirm flight times in advance and will be confirmed with the Travel Director.
* EGYPT: USA passport holders require a visa for Egypt. An e-visa can be obtained prior to departure (we recommend applying 45 days prior) or a visa can be obtained on arrival.
* IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
* ITINERARY CHANGE: A visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will replace the current visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
* MOTORCOACH NOTE: The Business Class legroom that is provided on motorcoaches in other regions is not provided on this itinerary due to regional limitations with vehicles.
* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by ground handler Spring Tours.
* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment, and Cancellations Policies on our Website.
* Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
* Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries. * Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
* Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
* Guests arriving on Day 1 should arrive at least two hours before the last complimentary airport transfer time.
* To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
* To review the Deposit, Payment, and Cancellation Fees, please refer to the booking conditions at: https://www.insightvacations.com/en-us/information/booking-conditions
